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Overnight Oats Recipe

This overnight oats recipe is creamy, satisfying, and completely foolproof. Perfect for busy mornings, it’s endlessly customizable with fruit, nuts, or chocolate and comes together with just a few pantry staples.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk dairy or almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional, but adds thickness and fiber
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional mix-ins and toppings:
  • Fresh or frozen berries
  • Sliced banana or apple
  • Peanut butter almond butter, or Nutella
  • Nuts seeds, or granola for crunch
  • Dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Tip: Stir well to make sure the chia seeds don’t clump together.
  3. Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly with a lid. Place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 6 hours) to allow the oats to soften and thicken.
  4. The next morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of extra milk if you prefer a looser texture.
  5. Top with your favorite fresh fruit, nut butter, or a sprinkle of granola just before serving.
  6. Enjoy chilled straight from the jar, or warm gently in the microwave for a cozy, hot version.